kaiden
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
Kaiden glares, "Well I'm sorry that it's my first time seeing a shrine." But the stranger makes a compelling argument, so Kaiden lets out a huff before relinquishing their prize, "Fine." Not pouting, they look everywhere but at the man before mumbling, "Thanks." The word is clearly painful but in the face of nearly angering a god, it's necessary.
A determined look suddenly crosses their face, "Be right back." They dive down and, a few minutes later, reappear with a nice-sized fish. Smacking it onto the shrine beside the pastries, they square their shoulders, "Sorry, Ludo. Here." Hesitantly backing away from the shrine they look back at the man, "Is that good?" The entire thing feels horrifically awkward and the mer mostly just wants to go hide in some kelp now.
